Other Illnesses

Books about a variety of different illnesses.

"Ever since Grandpa got Parkinson's, Noah has noticed he does not have as much energy as he used to, and sometimes when he is excited or happy, he can not smile. Noah worries that Parkinson's is his fault, but Grandpa assures him it is not"-- Provided by publisher.

"What's Ebola? Do we need to be afraid? This short book will take readers beyond the headlines to help them understand the 2014 outbreak. It will inform while helping to alleviate fears."-- Provided by publisher.

What is cerebral palsy? -- The causes of cerebral palsy -- Diagnosis -- Types of cerebral palsy -- Other effects of cerebral palsy -- Managing cerebral palsy -- Other support -- Technological support -- Communication -- How it feels -- Everyday life -- Being at school -- Cerebral palsy and the family -- Into adulthood -- Raising awareness -- The future.

Although she is saddened that storm damage has caused her to lose some of her branches, Little Tree draws strength and happiness from the knowledge that she still has a strong trunk, deep roots, and a beautiful heart.

"People often make decisions that affect their lives in unexpected ways. My decision to give a test tube of blood changed not only my life but the life of another forever. A forgotten thought for nearly ten years suddenly becomes a life changing decision when my bone marrow matched a teenager who needed to survive. My story shares the physical and emotional journey of an anonymous bone marrow donor..."

"Alopecia always stars as Princess Rapunzel in the Rapunzel Festival. After all, she has the longest, most beautiful hair of anyone in town. But one day, Alo--that's what her friends call her--finds a clump of hair on her pillow..."

The Bailey family is facing a terrible challenge. Dad's kidneys have failed and he isn't doing well on dialysis. He might die. What can they do to save him? James, the oldest son, takes up the challenge to find a way to keep his dad alive. Will he find a solution in time?

When you live with a devasting illness like Parkinson's Disease (PD), it affects your entire family--especially your kids. In PD families, children witness the debilitating symptoms first-hand, and thy may have many questions and concerns. But what are the best answers to give? Fortunately, this remarkable book will console and inform your child. Follow the adventures of a boy named Colt and his toy panda bear, "Pee Dee", and learn how families can better live with the disease.